Overview

(Hons) Creative Media with Foundation programme from University of Plymouth launches you on a journey to make media that shapes, reflects and changes the world we live in. Our industry-facing course develops your creative voice, engages with communities on social issues and provides a practical grounding in professional media practices. Learn from experts skilled in narrative, documentary and artistic media practices – from film, photography and animation to interactive and immersive media, projection mapping and online media production.

Careers

Our graduates go on to work in TV, film, radio, advertising and design – as directors, producers, editors, photographers and more. Some start their own creative businesses or become independent artists, curators or educators. They’ve worked with the BBC, Disney and Radio 1, had work shown in the National Portrait Gallery, and even featured on the cover of Vogue.

You'll graduate with strong creative and technical skills – and the confidence to make your mark in the media and arts industries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials, Methods and Media
Image, Type and Narrative
Risk and Resolution
Critical Themes in Art & Design
Industry Brief
Common Challenge: Social Context

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

76

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 340 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

76

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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General requirements

UCAS tariff:32 - 48

Don’t have 32–48 UCAS tariff points? We will consider ‘non-standard’ applications on a case-by-case basis.

A levels: For Level 3 entry the Tariff points entry level will normally be 32–48 points from A level or equivalent. Non-standard applicants will normally be interviewed.

BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended

Irish Leaving Certificate: Irish Highers, H5 in five subjects equivalent to 32–48 points.

International Baccalaureate: 24 overall

Proficiency in English: Students for whom English is an additional language will need to demonstrate ability in spoken and written English equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0 and/or successfully complete the university’s special test before entering the foundation year.

We welcome applicants with international qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

18700 GBP 4000 GBP Built-In Scholarship

Non-residents

14700 GBP / year

≈ 14700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Discounts per year:

Year 1: £4,000
Year 2: £1,000
Year 3: £1,000

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

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Plymouth

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